A reduction in poultry inspectors increasing BAD birds?

According to Homeland Security News Wire, there will be!

The federal government has come up with a new proposal to examine chickens for contaminates and diseases, and the proposal has some people concerned and others outright scared; the proposal would reduce the number USDA food safety inspectors at poultry plants from four to one – and rely on plant’s employees to do safety inspections instead.~~USDA’s proposed chicken safety inspection policy could mean trouble for consumers..Homeland Security News wire. 

This change can increase production lines up to 25%.  This is great for the companies but will it be bad for us?   They inspectors are suppose to be catching any bad birds.  If only one is there how likely are they to miss something?  This increase in production might possibly increase the chances of bad birds getting through and on YOUR table! 

AJC had this to say about playing chicken on food safety. 

• How it works now
• Going by in a blur
• Reassurance from industry
• 'Phoning it in'
• 10 years of salmonella outbreaks
• 5 years of individual cases

I know that I try to stress the importance of an Organic lifestyle, and some people say it is just too expensive.  I totally understand that, but I also see this and wonder why not take the expense out of other areas to make it more affordable.   I have found for myself that we just get really creative with our meals and reduce the amount of meat products.  We eat a lot of vegetarian and vegan meals that taste great and meet our protein needs.  Do I like chicken, beef, lamb, and others?  YES!  It is just that I dislike the handling of our food productions.  It has become a, what can I get by with the cheapest means type of society, and we are the ones hit with the fallout.

I think that my non GMO, no additive, no processed, organic diet may seam limited to others, but I love how I feel and that my kids are healthy and thriving.  We still have some of these foods on occasions when we eat in restaurants, parties, social gathering, and the like, but it is far and between.  I like that my kids know what are healthy foods and what are not.  I am trying to give them an inheritance of health, and not diseased engineered foods. 

What are your thought on this decrease in inspected poultry?  Do you see this as a possible problem considering the amounts of bad foods that pass with the current amount of inspectors? Are you thinking about adding a few more meatless meals to the menu?  I know Vegan is looking pretty good to me right now, organic produce is a lot more affordable than animal products. 
 

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Conscious Box has Vegan Monthly Subscriptions Now

Great News!  Conscious Box now has a monthly Vegan box!  I think this is absolutely wonderful.  I loved that the company really went to great links to provide an assortment of companies that care about the planet and our wellness.  Now, they have raised the bar and are helping to bring healthy Vegan products to your door to try. 

As a member of The Pitch List, I reviewed the July box and loved it.  Sadly, I was too slow to get the August box set up and missed out.  You can buy them month by month, but this company is getting a lot of great Green support!  If you want to guarantee that you receive your box, you may want to sign up for the monthly subscription, fast.   You do have two to pick from  Eco-Friendly and Vegan!  Both are priced for $12/monthly +$7.95/month shipping.
Cancel at any time! $19.95 once a month!!!  You can order here. 

What products would a professional Vegan triathelete, bestselling author, and plant-based business owner love & use daily? Find out with this 100% Vegan Conscious Box—curated by Brendan Brazier! As one of the world's foremost authorities on plant-based nutrition, we're honored to have Brendan's product picks for the first month of our new 100% Vegan subscription box. Discover the best Vegan products on the planet—every month!~~Conscious Box

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Are you thinking about going Vegan? (Free Guide)

What is Vegan really?  Vegan means you do not eat meat or products derived from animals.  That means no milk, eggs, cheese, fish, or meats. 

After removing these what is left?  A lot of wonderful whole foods that come from the ground.  For some going vegan is a personal belief, while others it is a choice for better health.  Let's be honest in saying that our food product industries are not what they were even 35 years ago.  We cram our live stock in over crowded cages, use drugs to fatten them up faster, and they live in poor conditions.  While free range animals have lived a life in the sun with fresh air and able to move around.  I can eat a steak that has had a life worth living, although I seldom eat steak any more.  Unless the meat is organic, free range, or game meat I eat a vegetarian diet.  This is a choice of not wanting to support the cruelty livestock have to endure for their short lifes and because of the health risk that are adding up with consumption of meats.  I still enjoy eggs, cheese, and the occasional organic meat making me what I believe is a balanced person.  I do not fit in to a category of omnivore, vegan, or vegetarian.  About 90% of my diet is fruits, vegetables, herbs, seeds, nuts, and grains making me in a category of just a healthy eater.  

When you eat fresh clean foods your taste buds come alive.  You taste everything differently than someone whose food is lased with sugar, salt, and preservatives.  Some say that eating fruits and vegetables is too costly.  I eat foods that are in season, which are usually on sale.  I take part in co-ops, and support my local farmers at farmers markets.  You might need to shop around for the deals, drive a little, but you can live an organic healthy life on a budget.  I love to visit the farmers Market and try the food the vendors feature.  Everything taste so vibrant and you feel better knowing what kind of food you are supporting. 

I wanted to share a FREE download guide to going Vegan, from Vegan Future.  Does that mean you have to give up meat?  No, although you will not even miss it with these recipes.  As Americans, we tend to over consume meat.  If we cut back on meat and increase tasty veggie meals you can improve your health.  That is the key!  To eat healthy and not feel like you are missing anything.  Meatless Mondays use to be a chore in our house and now my husband occasionally asks for a certain meat dish.  Download your FREE guide and start with a Meatless Monday and see where it takes you.  

Vegan Future has the Guide to going Vegan in pdf. 

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• Mushroom Stroganoff
• Savory Crepes
• Thia bean burger and sweet potato wedges
• Chocolate orange sponge cake.   
• Dairy free Strawberry Cheesecake

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• What ingredients to avoid.
• Tasty alternatives to meat and fish.
• Tasty alternatives to  dairy and eggs.
• Eating In/ out.
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